Apply for an extra rubbish bin or sack

Introduction

If you run a small business from home - including renting out any part of it as a holiday let for all or some of the year - then the rubbish produced is classed as commercial waste under the law.

You cannot use the household collection service to dispose of it and cannot use this form to apply for an extra bin or sack. Find further information on disposing your commercial waste legally here.

We’re giving all households in Cornwall a wheelie bin or reusable protective sack to put their rubbish out in when the new collection service starts.

You can apply using this form if you’re recycling all that you can but still think one food waste caddy and one rubbish bin or sack will not be enough for your household.

Households only qualify for an extra rubbish bin or sack if they're recycling all they can and meet some specific criteria.

Before applying for an extra bin or sack, please read our Recycle More Guide to make sure you’re using the household recycling collection service fully.

If you've applied for an extra rubbish bin or sack before and your circumstances have changed you can use this form to apply again. You'll need to tell us how your circumstances have changed and why your household needs an additional container.

We may check your household circumstances at any time. If we find the information you’ve given us in your application is not correct and you don’t meet the criteria, you will need to give back the extra bin or sack.

Please note: If your household meets the criteria, we will only give you an extra rubbish bin or sack on a temporary basis. If your circumstances change, you’ll need to tell us.

If you begin this form but don’t submit it, the information will be deleted after 30 days.

We aim to reply within 20 working days. At busy times it might take longer.

Please press 'Start' if you want to apply.